The Girl in Number 29 (1920)
Laurie Devon is a New York playwright who, having had one success, refuses to work on another play.
Top billed cast
Frank Mayo
Elinor Fair
Claire Anderson
Robert Bolder
Ruth Royce
Harry Hilliard
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